Obsessive Compulsive disorders (OCD)
Conditions
Interventions
There are weekly sessions. In the exploration phase 4 sessions of 45 minutes each are held for case conceptualisation and psycho-education. This is followed by the active treatment phase with a total
6 sessions (90 min.) EMDR
15 sessions (90 min) Exposure and Respons Prevention (ERP)
Sponsors
Department of Clinical Psychology, Utrecht University, The Netherlands
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients are eligible when: a) they meet sufficient criteria for OCD, as established with the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV disorders, and b) their total score on the YBOCS is over 15 (moderate to severe OCD symptoms).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients are excluded when: a) they already received ERP or EMDR less than 1 year ago, or b) they suffer from psychotic disorders, substance abuse/addiction, or a severe depression (score on Beck Depression Inventory-II >30), or c) insufficient knowledge of the Dutch language, or d) mental retardation (IQ<80). The use of anti-depressants is permitted, provided that dosages are kept constant during the study, and usage has started at least 3 months before entering the trial.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| YBOCS (every week from baseline to return-to-baseline; also at 6 months FU) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| SCID-I, OCI-R, OBQ-44, BDI-II, WHOQOL-BREF (baseline, after treatment, 6 months FU); WHOQOL-BREF (also last session EMDR); VASs (last session of a) exploration phase, and b) EMDR); Actual drop-out. | — |
Outcome results
None listed